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Volume 19, Number 3
Friday, January 21, 2022
SOUTHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Athletic complex overhaul, roof work proposed By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Education leaders are planning major improvements to the high school’s athletic facilities and expect to put the funding to voters for approval this fall.
Local agencies adjust to keep staff and clients safe By Jessica Simms Special to the Record-Journal
During the latest virus surge, agencies that serve those with intellectual disabilities have to make adjustments to keep staff and clients safe, while maintaining as many services as possible.
“This is the worst I’ve ever seen in my whole career,” said Tricia Gibney, executive director of the Arc of Southington. “Even when COVID broke out, at least we were isolating people and things were locked down where it was kind of controlled where now with this variant, it’s
widespread and very catchy.” The Arc of Southington provides advocacy, education, information and an array of individualized services and supports to people with intellectual disabilities, and See Local agencies, A4
Police: Auto crimes down, arrests up By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Police say their efforts over the past year to curb car thefts and burglaries have reduced those crimes and increased arrests both locally and regionally.
Police officials reported the results of the town’s auto theft task force, formed last February, to the Town Council at the council’s Jan. 11 meeting. Master Sergeant Nathan Boislard said auto crimes
have been a statewide problem. While 41 cars were stolen in 2019, that number jumped to 89 in 2020. Thefts from cars also rose from 113 in 2019 to 412 the following year. See Police, A3
School district officials had planned to address the town’s three oldest elementary schools this year and send that plan to voters instead. Delays with the state, which gives reimbursement for school construction or renovation, will mean the elementary schools project won’t be finalized until 2023. Major elementary school
“It simply wouldn’t be fair to the community” to push a plan for the November referendum, he said. “It would be rushed.” Athletic complex work as well as Southington High School roof repairs were planned for 2023. Madancy said the planning could be moved up to this year instead and sent to voters. See High school, A2
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Kimberly Ciarciello, of Meriden, left, stirs a bowl of muffin mix as Heather Bouffard, of Meriden, sets up a pan with baking cups in the kitchen at MidState Arc at 200 Research Parkway in Meriden. The two were preparing to stock up their food truck, Canteen Cuties, which sells a variety of baked goods. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
changes, such as the closure of a school and redistricting, are under consideration. Superintendent of Schools Steve Madancy said a plan that so greatly affects the district should be properly explained to the public before they vote on it.